Your Horse's Diet Is Killing Its Feet - Here's Why
*YouTube Description* Your horse doesn't need a dramatic accident to develop hoof damage. According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, the leading cause of laminitis today is hyperinsulinemia-associated laminitis (HAL) — driven by ordinary daily feeding habits most owners never question. In this video: the real science behind hoof breakdown, the 24–72 hour window where damage hides before you see it, why hay isn't automatically "safe," and why you can't judge risk just by looking at your horse. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 – Your horse could already be damaged 0:53 – It's not the dramatic feed-room story anymore 1:38 – What's actually happening inside the hoof (HAL explained) 3:09 – The second habit: large grain meals & hindgut acidosis 4:25 – The 24–72 hour silent damage window 5:33 – Myth: is hay really safe? 7:12 – The treats nobody counts 8:05 – Why weight isn't the whole story 9:06 – Recap: the 5 hidden habits 9:59 – What to actually check this week 11:14 – What's nex 📚 SOURCES Merck Veterinary Manual — Laminitis in Horses UC Davis Center for Equine Health — Equine Metabolic Syndrome Utah State University Extension — Managing EMS AAEP Foundation-supported case-control study (Texas A&M) via TheHorse.com World Horse Welfare — Pasture & Hay Sugar Guidance Kentucky Equine Research / Mad Barn — Insulin Dysregulation Resources ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This video is for general education only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian or an equine nutritionist before changing your horse's diet, especially if you suspect insulin dysregulation, EMS, or laminitis risk. #HorseTruth #HorseHealth #Laminitis #EquineHealth #HorseCare #HorseNutrition #HorseHooves #HorseFeeding
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